noun. small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs |
noun. (cricket) a score of nothing by a batsman |
noun. flesh of a duck (domestic or wild) |
noun. a heavy cotton fabric of plain weave; used for clothing and tents |
verb. to move (the head or body) quickly downwards or away Before he could duck, another stone struck him |
verb. submerge or plunge suddenly |
verb. dip into a liquid He dipped into the pool |
verb. avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues) He dodged the issue|she skirted the problem|They tend to evade their responsibilities|he evaded the questions skillfully |
